Major change for passengers at Scots airport – and it's good news for holidaymakers
It follows the completion of a multi-million pound project
SECURITY SWITCH Major change for passengers at Scots airport – and it's good news for holidaymakers
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A SCOTTISH airport has revealed a major change - and it's a massive boost for passengers.
All travellers passing through Edinburgh Airport can now keep liquids and large electronics in their bags.
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Edinburgh Airport has revealed a major change for passengers
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It follows the completion of a multi-million pound project to install new security scanners.
Airport bosses say the £24million investment will allow holidaymakers to move through the travel hub quicker than they currently do.
Passenger and staff safety will also be "elevated" due to the use of 3D functionality.
Liquids still need to be 100ml or under but can remain in bags.
This means the airport will no longer issue single-use plastic bags.
Michael Hering, Head of Security at Edinburgh Airport said: "This will be welcome news for the millions of passengers who travel through Edinburgh Airport.
"Every year, and we're glad to be able to complete this project and speed up the process.
"We've invested almost £24million to install this cutting-edge technology to improve the overall experience for passengers, and 97% of passengers are already passing through in under 10 minutes.
"It's also important to note that our high safety levels have been maintained and improved on due to the 3D technology, meaning it is a faster, more secure process in time for peak summer."
Last week, United Airlines announced an almost year-round flight to the US capital.
I went to the world's best airport with a huge new terminal - and found tropical gardens & even an indoor swimming pool
Scots are already able to fly to Washington DC from Edinburgh, thanks to the airline's non-stop summer service.
But it's become so popular they've just announced they are extending the programme to a a virtual year-round schedule.
United will fly daily to Dulles International Airport until October 25, when the service will cut back slightly to five times a week during the winter season.
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